Korean AirThe new premium economy cabin, to be known as “Premium Class,” was set to roll out in mid-September 2025. The new cabin was to feature a 40-seat premium economy section laid out in a 2-4-2 cabin configuration. Economy class uproarHowever, the airline’s decision to reconfigure economy seating has seemingly caused uproar among regular travelers. Quick response from Korean AirFollowing the blizzard of customer criticism, along with the pressure being imposed by the authorities, has forced a quick response from Korean Air itself. The scrapping of the plan will see ten of the 11 Boeing 777-300ERs earmarked for the program remain unchanged in economy class.